I think that's why a new type or several new types would make things interesting, I mean Pokemon has become so calculated that it no longer feels like Pokemon and that to me proves it. Don't get me wrong I do the same thing by preparing a party that's super-effective to all, but at the same time just because I do it doesn't really make it ok, I'm just taking advantage of a flaw in the system. It has become more of science of what your opponent is using instead of what you are using. Which I think defeats the purpose of what the Pokemon fandom represents. A new type, some type changes for existing Pokemon, and a change to some of the resistance/weakness type match-ups would rock the meta-game of it's feet and people might just play with the species they like instead of the ones that are simply competitive or useful.

Yeah but the physical/special move split did change the game significantly, and yeah I agree with it and hope they keep it and yeah after a while it became calculated as well but I'm not so worried about the competitive players. They'll always find a way to make it obscene and make themselves able to do whatever it is they want, but as far as the recreational players that take the game as only a part of the package of the Manga series, or the anime, or anything of the like which make up the vast majority of the fans will be able to enjoy the game as well by being able to compete with their favorites against whoever and having a good time and continue being part of the experience and keep providing Nintendo and GameFreak with the money to continue making the product that we all love since if we continue losing fans of the series it's not gonna keep lasting. But fine. Let's assume that things stay the exact same way as they are now....then what. We'd just be stuck with the same thing that is being complained about in the first place and keep pushing the original players who got Pokemon to where it is now farther away. Yeah maybe they might not change the game with these changes but they're definitely not gonna change the game with no changes. I'm just trying to be open to the fact that change and improvement is always good. That's all

I have never actually done this yet, and I don't know why. I like fire Pokémon (don't know if you could tell), but I have never had more than one fire type on my team, just the starter. Crap, now I have to go back through and play with a fire-only team. I'm sure we'll get creamed, but I'm going to do it. I've... GOT TO, MISTER! Sorry, just watched Ace Ventura.

Lol that movie has my funny bone on speed dial haha, but wouldn't it be awesome if you could play like that against the rest of the world through the games? Without having to worry about other people running through you? It'll be near impossible but that would be a hell of a good feeling. Like the trainer you always pictured yourself being if you were in the series

I personally don't give two flying Pidgey about the Fairy type. I think they should have given Eevee some evolutions into types that already exist (I mean, a Dragon-type Eevee would be frickin' awesome) before going for a new type evolution. And that's my sole thought on the idea. I definitely think Azelf, Uxie, and Mesprit should be Fairies. Maybe Mew as well. So I guess that wasn't my sole thought... WHATEVER!

I don't know, I stopped being into Pokémon during the Orange Islands season of the anime, and got back into it last month. I just really want a Dragon Eevee. Drageon or something.

For fairy type, I don't know...
It would be a lot of trouble to modify the type of most of the Pokemon.
But well, after reading Frost's wall of text, it might happen.

I think the Fairy typing is a welcome addition to the game. Something fresh and exciting and most of all like Frost said it makes sense ideologically, theoretically, and on a mythological scale. Not to mention as seekers thirsty for new things to improve the way we play I find it kind of counter productive to shy away from things as basic as a Pokemon type. If you really don't want change one can easily stay playing the game in which you didn't want changed and problem solved.

I feel like the idea of fairies has been in Pokemon mythology since day one, so having it as an official type seems logical and exciting.

Fairy type this, Fairy type that. No wonder this place isn't as full of life as it was like at the start of Generation V. They still aren't even halfway in the BW2 walkthrough (last time I checked).

Yeah, I agree with that. It's frustrating how under wraps this game is being it just better be that amazing haha. I mean it's fun with all the wild speculations and theories but still, it doesn't fit their usual pattern.

Fairy type confirmed!
Deal with it.

I know you guys are all expecting me to go berserk because I was wrong about there not being any new types, but I actually accepted it. I'm not entirely glad about it just yet but I'm just gonna hope for as much positives to come out of this as possible and see what else ends up being a Fairy Pokemon. Right now the aspect of the Fairy type that I like most is the fact that Sylveon is a Fairy type because that matches it more than any of the other existing types. I like Pokemon too much to get too upset about another new type that we didn't need, but it could be fun. Who knows?

*sigh* Well, as against it as I was, I recently got to the point where I had accepted that the Fairy type rumors were going to be true. Although, come on, Gardevoir? I think that was kind of a mistake. Now Gallade is going to seem awkward, unless they make him a Fairy/Fighting. Ugh. I'm sure I'll grow to like it eventually however. It can't be that bad, and it'll give a new edge to competitive play. EDIT: Nevermind, it's Psychic/Fairy, not pure Fairy

On a side note, Vivillon and Noivern seem like the coolest Pokemon I've seen in a while. Boom Blast was a pretty epic move.

Who else here is going to be mimicking Pikachu's expressions for Pokemon-amie?

Alright, so with this new trailer out, I think I'm just about done with info about X and Y. I can rest easy now that the Fairy rumors have been confirmed. I'll see you all October 12th.

I have to agree Gardevoir, was a total shock. Is it gonna make me want to use it, likely not. Question is, is it Psychic/Fairy or just fairy?

Gallade being Psychic/Fighting Doesnt really bother me or seem weird (Depending on how Gardevoir's typing goes that is).

Ive said this in another post, does anyone else think that the new dragon reminds them of Woobat and swoobat?

So... dragon wasn't underpowered enough?
Now fairies need to pwn them. (What's the logic here? o_O)

Have you not been playing competitive battling? A lot of Dragon type Pokemon are big threats. The only fully evolved Dragon types that aren't too great are Altaria, Flygon, and Druddigon but even that trio is alright in the lower tiers.

>Dragon-types "underpowered"
No, more like regular powered now. At least until people start finding the stronger ones.
If there becomes a Fairy/Dragon into existence, it's gg from there on out.
Edit: "there becomes"
It's best you don't think about it too hard. Sorry guys.